Tariffs are fueling fears of a recession. What does it take to actually declare one?
- Posted on May 2, 2025
- By NPR
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Tariffs are fueling fears of a recession. What does it take to actually declare one?

The Trump administration's tariffs are fueling concerns about a potential recession, especially after the economy shrank in the first quarter of 2025. What is recession and who declares one?